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Mumbai remained on high alert as the IMD forecast another day of torrential rain, prompting school closures, work-from-home advisories and emergency measures. Record rainfall over 48 hours caused widespread flooding, transport disruptions and storm damage across the city and suburbs

The NDRF intensified rescue operations across rain-hit Maharashtra after landslides, flooding and transport disruptions. The Indian Navy remains on high alert, while authorities issued red alerts, urged people to avoid unnecessary travel, and warned of strong winds and continued heavy rainfall

Six people, including five children and a woman, died after kutcha houses collapsed in Mumbai's Mankhurd, triggering a major rescue operation. Separate tree-fall incidents in Kurla and Aarey claimed two more lives amid heavy monsoon conditions across the city

Heavy rain continued to batter Mumbai and nearby regions as the IMD retained a red alert, warning of extremely heavy showers. Widespread flooding, transport delays, landslides and civic disruptions were reported, while authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant 

Incessant heavy rainfall threw Mumbai out of gear on Saturday, prompting the BMC to shut schools and colleges early. Following an IMD red alert, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel until July 6

Heavy rain continued to lash Mumbai, with several areas recording over 70 mm in five hours. The IMD forecast more intense showers and strong winds, while waterlogging disrupted traffic and authorities confirmed a second rain-related death this week

Mumbai's seven water reservoirs have dropped to less than seven per cent live storage due to delayed monsoon and inadequate rainfall. The BMC has intensified water conservation measures and enforced supply cuts as concerns over the city's drinking water availability grow

According to civic official, at the time of the Lok Sabha polls, Mumbai had 98,95,602 eligible voters, including 25,16,667 in the island city and 74,64,974 in the suburban district

According to officials, local trains, considered the lifeline of Mumbai, were running normally though some services were slightly delayed

At least 29,923 household idols and 234 public mandal idols were immersed in artificial ponds, set up to avoid pollution in natural water bodies

Intense rain briefly disrupts local train services during the rush hour between Kalyan and Thakurli stations

The suburban trains, considered Mumbai's lifeline, are running at least 15 to 20 minutes late, say commuters

After light rainfall over the last two-three days, the intensity picked up since Wednesday evening, with more showers in the island city compared to suburbs

It will slash the peak hour commute from the current 85-90 minutes to barely 20-25 minutes

BMC declares holiday for first session of the day for all the BMC, government and private schools and colleges to avoid inconvenience to students

Kirtikar had skipped the first summons served to him on Wednesday after the party announced him as its candidate from the Mumbai North-West constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Sixteen students of a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation run school allegedly fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal

A fire broke out at around 9 a.m. in the Saki Society of Sakinaka, Andheri East. This left residents stranded on different floors, with concerned neighbors gathering and making efforts to assist.

Senior civic officials have been directed to spend two hours every day to inspect the cleanliness of Mumbai's roads.

The victim was promptly transported to the hospital following the incident, but unfortunately, she was pronounced deceased upon arrival.